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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Social media exerts growing influence on Japan elections; shapes issues with often unverified infos

Since 2024, dubbed Japan’s “first year of social media elections,” these services have come to be recognized as having the power to sway election outcomes.

Shuichi Gonda saved himself before saving goals in Qatar

The 33-year-old who played a key role in helping Japan advance out of the group stage, saw a World Cup experience end when Japan lost in a penalty shootout to Croatia.

Organ trafficking targets Ukrainians in financial plight in cases involving Tokyo NPO

Even when there is an agreement between donors and recipients or a third party, such transplants are criticized internationally as inhumane.

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Social media exerts growing influence on Japan elections; shapes issues with often unverified infos

Shuichi Gonda saved himself before saving goals in Qatar

Organ trafficking targets Ukrainians in financial plight in cases involving Tokyo NPO